KEN44

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1. can i become CNA without going school?

   KEN44 replied to ari5000's topic in CNA/MA

   You have to have 72 hours of class room time and 12 clinical hours to take the test. The Red Cross gives them all the time and different hours are available. Good luck!!

2. MRSA Isolation

   KEN44 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I am a new CNA at a rehab hospital. I am noticing a trend within the hospital of the staff not using the standard precautions with patients in isolation. There is one man with MRSA and the physical therapist does not use gloves, a gown or mask. The P...

3. Deeply saddened

   KEN44 replied to recentlycertified's topic in CNA/MA

   I am greatful for people like you and I am sure that woman and her family was as well. Thank you for reporting her!

4. NA to CNA

   KEN44 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I just got a job as a nursing assistant in a great rehab hospital. I took the CNA course but will take the test in April to be certified. Does anyone know if you typically get a raise once you become certified? I started at an entry level salary whic...

5. How soon should I request to switch floors?

   KEN44 replied to KEN44's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you for your advice. Your information helped! I will just wait it out a little while. Thanks again.

6. How soon should I request to switch floors?

   KEN44 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I just went to my first day of orientation at a hospital for nursing assistance full-time today!! I am so excited. However, it is not the exact position I requested in the interview. I noticed an opening for part-time on a floor that I would be willi...

7. Deeply saddened

   KEN44 replied to recentlycertified's topic in CNA/MA

   You did the right thing and stuck up for those patients. I am proud of you! Those people are someone's mother, son, daughter or father. They deserve proper treatment.

8. Deeply saddened

   KEN44 replied to recentlycertified's topic in CNA/MA

   I understand what you are going through. I just did clinicals at a nursing home and was appaled at what I saw!! I reported them and had no guilty feelings what so ever. I don't care about what people think, the fact of the matter is these residents a...

9. Nurse Assistant Interview Soon!!

   KEN44 replied to KEN44's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you both for taking the time to reply. I got the job!!!! I am SO excited to have a new career that is rewarding!! :yeah:I went on three interviews and got asked some typical behavioral questions to see my work ethic/personality. I was very comf...

10. Nurse Assistant Interview Soon!!

    KEN44 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I have just finished a CNA course and I got an interview for a nursing assistant position very soon!! I am very excited. I am not sure how to prepare for the interview since I have no nursing experience and just finished my CNA class. What types of q...